August 9, 2011 Barbie, I just received news from you that my case was discharged and wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for an amazing job. Despite my education and business experience, I went into this process with a high degree of fear and skepticism. Having just finished a hig...hly litigious four year divorce, I was weary of lawyers and of the legal process, which I came to view as a broken system. I feared that this would be another stacked-deck that would fleece me of what little remained of a once prosperous life, while saddling me with a mountain of debt. Interviews with several other bankruptcy lawyers reinforced these fears until I was referred to you by a prominent attorney in another field. I recognized immediately that you were different; your candor, compassion, integrity, and general concern were differentiating factors. I took a leap of faith and scratched together the fund necessary to retain your firm. It turned out to be one of the best investments I’ve ever made. From the beginning, you were meticulous in both your preparedness and your explanation of the “process.” Your approach was proactive, organized, and methodical. You left nothing to chance. You made yourself available to me day and night – weekday and weekend; it provided me with a high degree of comfort in a foreign environment. The preparation for the “341 meeting” was thorough and well-rehearsed – I felt confident going into that hearing. During the 341, you were professional, yet compassionate in your presentation of my case. When the trustee raised concern over an issue, you addressed it immediately and were prepared with documents to back-up our position. You also successfully negotiated with a large and difficult creditor. By way of comparison, I’ve worked with a lot of highly skilled attorneys and view your acumen in the courtroom as second to none. It’s worth mentioning that my situation may have been more complicated and required a more sophisticated attorney than the average Chapter 7 filing. As you know, I had just completed a lengthy divorce, which entailed the sale of a business, the sale of a Fifth Avenue co-op, a career transition, court-mandated payments, IRS problems, and a myriad of other issues. You were able to simplify these issues and manage them during the process, so they did not encumber our ability to effectuate a timely discharge. Ultimately, you were able to discharge every single debt – a total of $238,000. In addition, even though my case evolved into a highly complex case for a personal bankruptcy, you never once asked for more money; something that is unheard of. I believe that your general concern for my wellbeing was paramount to your own financial gain. Lastly, you were wonderful to work with and I am grateful to now have you as a friend. While I hope that none of my friends or family has to go through this process, it gives me comfort to know that if they do, you would be there to protect them. Warmest regards, David

Dear Barbie: I'm sorry I took so long to write this, it's well overdue! I didn't know where to start, I've re-written this several time because I have so much to say. I've been a little overwhelmed by all you have done and I'm so grateful to you for helping me get my life back. Thank you!! I'...ve been bragging about you to my friends and co-workers. I would not hesitate even for a second recommending you to anyone I come across in the same situation I was in. Filing Chapter 7, initially a daunting task, was actually a breeze, you helped me do this quickly and I was so happy that you were there with me every step of the way until the end. Thank you for taking the time and treating me like a person. You are so kind and really care about your clients. We are not a faceless numbers, you know this and treated me like a human being. After just one conversation you remembered everything about me and my family, that only comes with being attentive and sensitive to each individual situation. You put me and my family at ease during this difficult time and knowing that someone cared about my situation made filing easier. Your intelligent and diligent devotion not only to your profession, but to your clients, have left me speechless. You have an uncanny ability to sort through an issue quickly and verbalize it in lay speak, so even I could understand. When I came to you, my wages were about to be garnished. I was beside myself and didn’t know where to turn. You immediately prioritized my matter and prepared the petition and schedules immediately to prevent the garnishment from occurring. The speed in which you did this just blew me away! You then also took immediate actions after the bankruptcy to ensure that my wages were not garnished, clarifying matters with my employer, this was also above and beyond. There truly was a light at the end of the tunnel, I'm glad I held out and found you. Gratefully, -Miguel H.

"I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it." — Maya Angelou ... Thanks to Ms. Barbie Lieber, I have a second chance in creating and pursuing new goals in my life without having to think of harassing bills collectors. We are imperfect humans who have made wrong decisions, but we can’t let those wrong decisions define our future. If you are ready to take such a big step like filling for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, as it was for me. I highly recommend Ms. Barbie Lieber to you. She is honest, reliable, trustworthy, and determined to come up with a solution. She is compassionate about your personal situation. The best part of all, she will be there from the beginning to the end!

Ms. Lieber helped me through a difficult and painful decision to file for bankruptcy with kindness, sensitivity and respect. I had a tough case and she was able to get me a great result. I shall forever be grateful to her for her hard work and determination in getting the best possible result for m...e. It was important to me that I found an attorney that would give me the time I needed when I had concerns and not talk down to me. I found her! Ms. Lieber is a genuinely kind person and an aggressive and hard working attorney. I had initially contemplated a Chapter 13 filing, and retained Ms. Lieber for that purpose, but after going through my case she discovered I was eligble for a Chap. 7, and proceeded that way, refunding some of my retainer fee already paid to her. She could have proceeded with the higher fee process, but she didn't, and I was very appreciative of that and of her determination to do her best for me. I would highly recommend Ms. Lieber to anyone considering bankruptcy as an alternative.

Barbie is a professional who not only continues to research all possibilities for her client but makes the process feel effortless for her client. I have used lawyers for many reasons but Barbie makes you comfortable with the choices she puts in front of you. The Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings are ...at best a harrowing experience that she makes simple, calm and with the best results possible for her client. I recommend her today and always.